I think that for sure one of the things we have to contend with in life is the need for a goal. Many of us have a goal of “making it” in that we don’t need to worry about money much. What happens if someone suddenly does make it? They are often feeling confused and unsure because they lost that goal.
I think it’s incredibly important for us to have a goal and trajectory in life. Without that then we are in that “existing” space instead of living.
I think the kids of the day are at another really complex and sad situation in that their dopamine system has been completely hijacked and fucked with because of the technology. They don’t know true pleasure in life and goals. Add the “influencer” lifestyle many see all the time and it’s a decent recipe for some mental issues in terms of life!
I wonder what we can do for these people to get them on a better path?
Being in that "existing" space can be quite meaningless, especially after a certain period of time. And you tend to be susceptible to this mentality of floating in an airy fairy paradise looking down on the world as if it's not worth your while. This is in itself a perfect recipe for wasting years of one's life refusing to get in the field, so to speak, and play the game of life with the hands they've been dealt with.
I definitely agree on the complex part, the world with all its glamour comes to meet them even before they're ready to meet it. By ready, I mean having a basic foundation of discernment to navigate this digital world without being sucked into concepts or perspective that are nothing burger disguising as a matter of fact.
I think spending more time offline is a good start, but removing the addiction of spending all the time online could be a hard sticky problem to solve for.
Many thanks for stopping by with this wonderful insight :)
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